Court Finds Chance of Injury From Wiping Tables Was Work-Related Risk for Waitress

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld an award of benefits to a waitress for a hand injury, finding the potential for getting hurt while wiping tables was a work-related risk. Case: Steak 'n Shake v. IWCC (Anderson), No. 3-15-0500WC, 11/17/2016, published. Facts: Joan Anderson worked as a waitress at a Steak 'n Shake restaurant. She claimed she injured her hand while wiping down a table at work in May 2008. Anderson reported an injury to her supervisor right away, and the next day, she went to a doctor, who noted Anderson's hand was swollen. The doctor referre...